Fran and Penn ....

Hawkangler

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got shellacked by Illinoying last night. Penn had no defense, surprise, surprise. Read somewhere that Caitlin was there supporting her future father-in-law (not sure that was true).

The Illini are ranked 3rd for a reason. They are darn good.
 

HawksRule25

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Roncuba65

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Let CC do her own thing, she is not obligated to be a men's team cheerleader or spokesperson. She has hitched her wagon to the Mccaffery clan so it makes the whole situation even more awkward as far her relationship with the University ever will be and I personally think she does a good job of still showing support (like being the guest picker for gameday) while not alienating her in laws. I doubt we ever see CC at a men's game as long as her and Connor are an item... and plus I want any publicity the men team gets is because they are frequently making deep runs in the big dance!
 

RuggieC

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I understand why she was there. I also understand I don't care if she goes to an Iowa Men's game or not. That is her future husband's choice and direction. Let him pout and act like a child.
Watching that game brought back some bad memories. Run up and down the court jacking up shots. No defense. Coach not looking like he cares that much that his team is getting hammered. He is simply playing out the string before retirement. At Iowa in his last few years he was playing out the string because he knew he would be let go. Glad he got his butt kicked. Lost 207 games over 15 years. THAT is what he needs to be remembered for....that and his "fits" with the refs.
 
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uihawk82

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got shellacked by Illinoying last night. Penn had no defense, surprise, surprise. Read somewhere that Caitlin was there supporting her future father-in-law (not sure that was true).

The Illini are ranked 3rd for a reason. They are darn good.
How many 25 year old Euro-pros do they have on the team this year. Part of the big problem with college sports
 

Kceasthawk@77

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Sits through a Penn game she has no interest in but can't support the men's program. Pretty sad and lame
Why is this such an issue? She's not obligated to support the mens team. She's done a ton of good for the University. Regardless of peoples disdain for Cmac, if he means that much to her, then its understandable, and frankly its childish to think Iowa "fans" are attacking her for this. Is it really your position that because she starred at Iowa that the fans should be able to judge her on who she's in a relationship with?
 

AndreTheHawk

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Why is this such an issue? She's not obligated to support the mens team. She's done a ton of good for the University. Regardless of peoples disdain for Cmac, if he means that much to her, then its understandable, and frankly its childish to think Iowa "fans" are attacking her for this. Is it really your position that because she starred at Iowa that the fans should be able to judge her on who she's in a relationship with?
I had to rake leaves, wash cars, unclog a sink and not once did I wonder what Caitlin Clark was doing. Her life, live it as she wishes is fine by me.

I understand she still plays basketball, and gives shoes to the Iowa Women's Team, so good for her I guess.
 
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